Director or Procurement & External Manufacturing (f/m/d)

Kardion GmbH; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A medical technology company in Stuttgart is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead supplier management and sourcing initiatives. Strong experience in procurement, supplier negotiation, and leadership in regulated industries is essential. The role offers a supportive team environment and flexible working hours, with mandatory proficiency in German and good English skills.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Corporate benefits

Modern ergonomic workplaces

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in procurement and supplier management, ideally in medical technology.
• Experience with complex contract negotiations and contract management.
• Experience in managing and developing external manufacturing partners.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Select and monitor suppliers, negotiate contracts and prices.
• Act as main contact for external manufacturing partners.

Kenntnisse

Procurement Management

Supplier Management

Contract Negotiation

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Excellent German skills (C1)

Good English skills (B2)

Ausbildung

Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Mission

• Sourcing strategy development and team leadership: Management and further development of the purchasing team, as well as responsibility for the development and implementation of procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Supplier management and contract negotiations: Selection, onboarding, and performance monitoring of suppliers, as well as negotiation of contracts, prices, and terms.
• Main contact person for external manufacturing partners: Including production and capacity planning, as well as operational problem solving.
• Technology transfer and scale‑up: Support for transfer, scale‑up, and validation activities in close coordination with technical and quality teams.
• Supplier governance and compliance: Establishing governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485/MDR/FDA, and conducting audits and risk reduction measures.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and data management: Close coordination with internal stakeholders, supporting ERP processes, and maintaining relevant master data.

Profile

• Completed degree or equivalent qualification, ideally with a focus on supply chain, business administration, or engineering.
• Several years of experience in procurement and supplier management—preferably in medical technology, the pharmaceutical industry, or a similarly regulated industry.
• Experience with complex contract negotiations and contract management with suppliers and external service providers.
• Experience in managing and developing external manufacturing partners and in leading cross‑functional sourcing initiatives.
• Leadership experience with a strong ability to develop employees and teams and to promote individual strengths in a targeted manner.
• Confident communication skills at the operational and strategic level, tailored to the audience.
• Very good German skills (C1) and confident English skills (at least B2) in spoken and written form.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Why us?

• Motivated and helpful colleagues: A great team that supports each other.
• Modern, ergonomic workplaces: With employee laptop and company cell phone.
• Good transport connections: Subway station 400 meters away and parking in the immediate vicinity.
• Flexible working hours: Including the option of mobile working.
• Modern office: Fully equipped kitchen, free fruit, water, coffee, and snacks, as well as showers.
• Benefits: Corporate benefits, FutureBens, and job ticket.
• Joint activities: Summer party and other team events.

Contact

Please send us your complete application documents, i.e. your resume and (work) references, via our career page: https://kardion-gmbh.jobs.personio.de/

We look forward to hearing from you!